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Books > Children's & Educational > Geography & environment > Geography > Human geography / peoples of the world > General
In this timely tale of immigration, two cousins learn the
importance of family and friendship.
"A year of discoveries culminates in a performance full of
surprises, as two girls find their own way to belong.
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Mexico may be her parents' home, but it's certainly not Margie's.
She has finally convinced the other kids at school she is
one-hundred percent American--just like them. But when her Mexican
cousin Lupe visits, the image she's created for herself crumbles.
Things aren't easy for Lupe, either. Mexico hadn't felt like home
since her father went North to find work. Lupe's hope of seeing him
in the United States comforts her some, but learning a new language
in a new school is tough. Lupe, as much as Margie, is in need of a
friend.
Little by little, the girls' individual steps find the rhythm of
one shared dance, and they learn what "home" really means. In the
tradition of My Name is Maria Isabel--and simultaneously published
in English and in Spanish--Alma Flor Ada and her son Gabriel M.
Zubizarreta offer an honest story of family, friendship, and the
classic immigrant experience: becoming part of something new, while
straying true to who you are.
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Bruce Lee, Volume 29
(Hardcover)
Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara; Illustrated by Miguel Bustos
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In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy
bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of
Bruce Lee, the martial artist and Hollywood film star. Born in San
Francisco but raised in Hong Kong, Bruce Lee was the child star of
Hong Kong cinema. But, after getting into trouble as a teenager,
his father sent him to live in America. Starring roles were hard to
come by for Asian-American actors in Hollywood, but Bruce went on
to act in blockbuster hits, featuring his skill as a martial
artist. This inspiring book features stylish and quirky
illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical
timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of the great
actor's life. Little People, BIG DREAMS is a bestselling series of
books and educational games that explore the lives of outstanding
people, from designers and artists to scientists and activists. All
of them achieved incredible things, yet each began life as a child
with a dream. This empowering series offers inspiring messages to
children of all ages, in a range of formats. The board books are
told in simple sentences, perfect for reading aloud to babies and
toddlers. The hardback versions present expanded stories for
beginning readers. Boxed gift sets allow you to collect a selection
of the books by theme. Paper dolls, learning cards, matching games
and other fun learning tools provide even more ways to make the
lives of these role models accessible to children. Inspire the next
generation of outstanding people who will change the world with
Little People, BIG DREAMS!
What is your big dream? Will you be a singer, a runner, an artist,
a scientist, an activist - or something else? Explore all this and
more in this beautifully illustrated guided journal and keepsake,
from the creators of the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy
bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series. "Every great dream
begins with a dreamer" - Harriet Tubman With quotes from the
inspirational characters from the series and confidence-boosting
activities, now you can put your own dreams to paper. Explore what
makes you you and what you aspire to accomplish with drawing
completion projects, fill-in-the-blank exercises, brainstorming
prompts and more. When you're done, you'll have a record of all
your amazing strengths and step-by-step plans to live out your
dreams! Little People, BIG DREAMS is a bestselling series of books
and educational games that explore the lives of outstanding people,
from designers and artists to scientists and activists. All of them
achieved incredible things, yet each began life as a child with a
dream. This empowering series offers inspiring messages to children
of all ages, in a range of formats. The board books are told in
simple sentences, perfect for reading aloud to babies and toddlers.
The hardback versions present expanded stories for beginning
readers. Boxed gift sets allow you to collect a selection of the
books by theme. Paper dolls, learning cards, matching games and
other fun learning tools provide even more ways to make the lives
of these role models accessible to children. A keepsake journal to
store your hopes and dreams for the future, with a ribbon marker.
Marie Curie was a brilliant scientist who coined the term
'radioactivity', discovered polonium and radium, and helped develop
treatments for cancer. She was the first woman to win a Nobel
Prize, but her dedication to physics ultimately caused her death
from radiation. From artists to aviators and scientists to
revolutionaries, the Little Guides to Great Lives series tells the
stories of the most amazing people from all over the world and
across history, with colourful illustrations and fresh design to
bring their incredible stories to life.
The perfect book for your daddy's birthday, Father's Day, a new
father, or for giving and sharing any time you want to say I love
you daddy. Join the PAW Patrol in this celebration of heroic
daddies and see how kind, funny, clever and adventurous daddies
are. From saving the day and cheering you up, to playing lots of
games and being a bit clumsy, daddies are fun to be around - just
like the PAW Patrol. Show your daddy just how much he means to you
and add your own words to the story to make an extra special gift.
The perfect way to say, 'I love you daddy'.
Discover the incredible history and diversity of the African
continent in all its splendour with this beautifully illustrated
and fact-filled encyclopedia. This fascinating and beautiful book
is divided into broad geographical sections which celebrate and
showcase the peoples, landscapes and wildlife from different
regions of this great continent, and bright and bold illustrations
bring these facts to life. Learn about the astonishing history of
the continent, as the birthplace of the very first human beings,
through rich historical civilisations such as the ancient
Egyptians, the Benin Empire and the Kingdom of Kush, up to the
development of the dynamic cities of the modern day. Africana
explores: The beautiful visual cultures and artwork from across
Africa, including the the printed cottons of Guinea and the mud
cloth of Mali Famous figures from African history and modern-day
change makers The incredible landscapes and wildlife of the
continent, ranging from the deserts of the north, the rainforests
of the central regions and the savannahs of the south Featuring a
stunning copper foil-detailed cover, this large-format book is
packed with maps, timelines and much, much more to open your eyes
to the beauty and brilliance of this diverse continent.
Meet Josephine Baker, the world-famous entertainer, activist and
French Resistance agent in this true story of her life! Part of the
beloved Little People, BIG DREAMS series, this inspiring and
informative little biography follows the incredible life of
Josephine Baker, from growing up in St. Louis, Missouri, during
segregation to defying expectations and performing on the stage in
Paris, where audiences fell in love with her. Josephine Baker was
born for the stage. But growing up in segregated St. Louis, she
didn't have the same opportunities as white entertainers. So, she
moved to Paris where audiences fell in love with her. Josephine
worked as a dancer, an actor and even a spy. She then spent the
rest of her life spreading the word that people of all colours can
live together in harmony. This moving book features stylish and
quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a
biographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile
of the entertainer's amazing life. Little People, BIG DREAMS is a
bestselling series of books and educational games that explore the
lives of outstanding people, from designers and artists to
scientists and activists. All of them achieved incredible things,
yet each began life as a child with a dream. This empowering series
offers inspiring messages to children of all ages, in a range of
formats. The board books are told in simple sentences, perfect for
reading aloud to babies and toddlers. The hardback versions present
expanded stories for beginning readers. Boxed gift sets allow you
to collect a selection of the books by theme. Paper dolls, learning
cards, matching games and other fun learning tools provide even
more ways to make the lives of these role models accessible to
children. Inspire the next generation of outstanding people who
will change the world with Little People, BIG DREAMS!
Publishing for the 75th anniversary of the Partition of India in
August 2022, this book is a unique exploration of the rich and
complicated history of India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Britain.
There are many ways of telling the same story, and how you tell it
depends on your point of view. Some stories are so complicated, or
difficult to explain, that they're not often told at all. Like the
story of how a company ended up running a country, or how one man
drawing a line on a map could change the lives of millions of
people forever. This book aims to piece together the interesting,
surprising, and sometimes very sad story of India, Pakistan,
Bangladesh, and Britain, and how these countries have shaped one
another over the centuries. From exploring the vast empires and
amazing inventions of ancient India, to revealing the challenges
faced by South Asian migrants to Britain - or celebrating the
amazing culture, innovations, inventions, and achievements of
British people of South Asian heritage today - this book shows how
the past, present and future of these four countries will always be
intertwined. Written by Donna and Vikesh Amey Bhatt who were
inspired to write this book for their two young sons, with
consultancy by Rajbir Hazelwood, historian of South Asia and Modern
Britain, Lands of Belonging includes an exploration of the impact
of British rule over India (India, Pakistan and Bangladesh were all
one country at the time), from the foundation of the East India
Company to India's involvement in supporting Britain during both
World Wars, to India's fight for independence and the British
government's decision to Partition the country, resulting in the
largest migration of people in history.
What inspired the work and works of geniuses like Leonardo,
Einstein, Frida and Curie? These books aim to explain it to the
little ones, presenting some of the greatest characters of the past
in a funny and light-hearted way, to which children can easily
relate. The great characters become the most powerful kind of
inspiration, to push the little readers to dream a little bigger.
Learn how to read hieroglyphs in this compelling puzzle adventure
story, publishing 200 years after the Rosetta Stone was deciphered!
Written by award-winning author Andy Seed, in consultation with
experts at the British Museum, and sumptuously illustrated in
colour by highly acclaimed artist James Weston Lewis. When ancient
Egyptian friends, Nub and Iteti, overhear a gang of tomb robbers
plotting to raid Queen Neith's tomb, they set off on a quest to
stop them. But there are lots of clues and puzzles to solve along
the way, from a suspicious list of hieroglyphic words found in the
marketplace to a confusing maze across the River Nile. Will they
get there in time to stop the robbers unleashing a terrible curse?
And who was behind the evil plot all along? With breathtaking
artwork, fascinating facts about ancient Egypt and a fold-out guide
at the back of the book which explains how to read hieroglyphs and
contains an easy-to-use hieroglyphic dictionary, this is the
perfect book for children who love history and hair-raising
adventures. Featuring hieroglyphic messages, mazes, logic puzzles
and more, children will enjoy immersing themselves in ancient Egypt
and taking part in the story. A page of solutions is included at
the end of the book.
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